Parish in Transition
In the absence of a parish priest, please contact:
Parish Wardens: Paul Gribble and Bill Woods
Readers/Licensed Lay Ministers: Richard Laugharne, Margaret Sylvester-Thorne, David Watters
For weddings, baptisms, funerals and church services: David Watters and Margaret Sylvester-Thorne
Children’s work: David Watters and Margaret Sylvester-Thorne
Messy Church: Evelyn Reed
For buildings and general parish enquiries: the Parish Wardens: Paul Gribble and Bill Woods
For Safeguarding: Margaret Sylvester-Thorne
Pastoral Visitors Team: Pat Paxton
Parish Giving Scheme: David Watters
Finances: the Treasurer, Fiona Liddicoat
Electoral Roll: Brenda Daw
Enquiries about individual churches:
Downderry: Andrew Pidgen
Hessenford: Fran Moore
St Germans: Richard Laugharne
Tideford: Sue Merrick
Deanery Synod Reps: Margaret Sylvester-Thorne, David Watters and Bill Woods
PCC Members for April 2019
Sue Booth, Fiona Bristow, Yvonne Byles, Dawn Couling, Jenny Daniel, Sue Merrick, Fran Moore, Hugh Parker, Andrew Pidgen, Tim Pullin, Evelyn Reed, Rosemary Stevenson
Hire and other info on St Germans Priory Church for events:
The St Germans Priory Trust: www.stgermanspriory.info
Hire of the Church Hall in Hessenford: http://www.4clubs.biz/timeslot/hessenford2/
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Thought for this month
The church should be a place of safety, refuge and healing where a person, including those who are suffering will find people who will love them and care for them and do the right thing for them.
Our vision must be a church that society trusts to be a voice for the marginalised, a church that is not afraid of hearing or speaking the truth and a church that always stands up for truth and justice
extract from Sir Roger Singleton IICSA enquiry report June 2018
~ News and Events in the Parish ~
May – June 2019
Parish Lunches
The parish lunches take place weekly on Wednesdays at 12 noon in St Nicolas Church, Downderry.
All are welcome to come for a tasty three course meal, good company and fellowship
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Coffee Morning and Soup and Pud Lunch 2019
Next lunch – Saturday 13th July
(No event in May)
10.30am – 1.30pm
All in the parish and visitors are invited to coffee and lunch and to browse the local group and charity stalls.
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Pub Theology
A chance to discuss ideas and thoughts about all matter of things theological.
After a short introduction of 5 minutes, the conversation is open.
We now meet on the third Wednesday in the month (TWIM).
We meet in the Eliot Arms, St Germans between 7.30pm and 9pm.
Topic: Books of the Bible seldom read May 15th Jude; June 19th Obadiah
For any enquiries, ring Richard Laugharne (01503-230333). All welcome!
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Messy Church
meeting in St Germans Methodist Church
on the third Saturday of the month
next session: 15th June 10.30am-12 noon
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Events at St Germans Priory Church
THE WINDING WORLD Cornish story about love and community in words and music.
Friday 10th May
7.30pm – doors open at 7.00pm
tickets £10. Under 18 £7.00 available from Www.crbo .co.uk. 01726879500 and the village shop
Wine and fruit juice available to buy
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BURRATON MALE CHOIR.
Friday 7th June
7.30pm – doors open 7.00pm
A popular choir based in Saltash bring a varried programme of Songs to St Germans. Tickets £5.00 available from www.crbo.co.uk 01726879500
And from the village shop
Wine and fruit juice available to buy.
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ECBC perform the MOZART MASS IN C
Saturday 22nd June.
7.30pm Adults £14. Students £7. 12 years and under free
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CHORAL EVENSONG
with Bishop Nicholas Hudson and the choir from St Eustachius in Tavistock
Friday 19th July 6.30pm
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CALLINGTON GOSPEL CHOIR
Saturday 20th July
7.30pm – doors open 7.00pm
The first time this popular award wining Gospel Choir has been to St Germans
Wine and fruit juice will be available to buy
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CANOYON LOWEN CHOIR – WITH MUSICAL DIRECTOR NICK HART
Friday 31st August
7.30pm – doors open 7.00pm
This wonderful Choir is returning to St Germans by popular request.
Wine and fruit juice will be available to buy.
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Port Eliot Festival – access to the Priory Church
From Friday 26th July – Saturday 27th July and Sunday 28th July at noon – Tuesday 30th July inclusive. There will be no access for the general public. It will open for Port Eliot Festival only
The Very Reverend Graham White will preside at a
Parish Eucharist service with a baptism at 11.00am on Sunday 28th July
all are welcome.
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Candlelit Supper
Saturday 28th September
In aid of the Priory Trust
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Christmas Market.
Thursday 21st – Saturday 23rd November
In aid of the Priory Trust.
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9 Lessons and Carols with the East Cornwall Bach Choir
Wednesday 4th December 7.30pm
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